Loving-Kindness Exercise

As I calmed myself and began saying the exercise over and over I found myself rushing through the words at first.  However, as my body clamed I was able to slow down and really feel my mind and heart open up and welcome in the suffering of others.  I began thinking about the people I have read about in the news that have had sadness in their life and began to feel myself pull through suffering and wear their burden for a moment.  Now I need to find a way to help others, that is a great feeling!